Description
Parade Noon
The half-mile parade will take place on June 3rd and step off at noon at the intersection of Amos Garrett Blvd. and West Street. The parade continues along West Street (toward downtown) then takes a left on Calvert Street where the festival will occur. Nearly 100 groups are expected to participate in the parade.
Festival Noon to 5pm
WHERE: The festival will take place on Inner West Street between Church Circle and Calvert Streets and will begin when the parade ends.
VENDORS: More than 100 artisans, businesses and community organizations will have tables in the People’s Park, West Street, between Calvert Street and Church Circle and adjacent parking lots. Talented artisans and LGBTQIA+ supporting organizations will also be on site providing information, giving out swag and selling hand-crafted and special merchandise.
FOOD: Food Trucks and several restaurants will be selling food. Tons of great food will be for sale including: Asian Tastes,, BBQ Bueno, Cake Lady Dessert, Dogs on the Curb, Unique Eats, Frosty Softy, Enchanted Clouds, Nothing Bundt Cake, Las Delicias Del Calvo, Kona Ice, Philly Pretzel Factory, Taco Dirty to Me, Southern and Smoked, Cubby Cakes Bakery, Tasty Dogs and Fuitlisous Ice and more.
ENTERTAINMENT: Live entertainment will be on two stages:
Peoples Park Stage
- 12:30 – 1:30: Honey Sol
- 1:35 – 2:05 Official Program
- 2:05 – 2:25: Weddings
- 2:30 – 2:55 RonShaye Clark & MEGA Dance Troup
- 3:00 – 3:45: Bryce Bowyn
- 4:00 – 5:00: HEADLINER WhatEver Mike
Weistman Park Stage
- 12:00 – 1:30: DJ Simon Lopez!
- 1:35 – 2:30: L. Rodgers
- 2:35 – 3:15: C Rafter
- 3:15 - 4:15: Priddy Music Academy
Parking and Shuttles
Paid parking at City garages will be available, including Park Place, Gotts, and Knighton. Information about additional garage and surface lot parking is available at Access Annapolis.
Parking is available for $10 at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Enter the parking lot at Gate 5 on Taylor Ave., located on the south side of the stadium. The address is: 511 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401.
FREE Shuttle: Free ADA-accessible shuttle provided by Annapolis Pride & Chesapeake Charter, Inc to easily transport you to the parade and festival location from 7:30am-7:30pm.
Shuttle Route* 8 am-11:30am & 1:30 - 6pm
- Navy Stadium - pick-up located at the bus shelter near the Blue Angel plane
- Stop 1: West Street & Amos Garrett Blvd. (parade start location)
- Stop 2: Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building Stop at 80 Calvert Street
- Return to Navy Stadium - drop-off located at the bus shelter near the Blue Angel
*Shuttle Route During the Parade: 11:30am to 1:30pm
- Navy Stadium - pick-up located at the bus shelter near the Blue Angel plane
- Stop 1: Calvert Street in front of the Louis L. Goldstein Treasury Building
- Return to Navy Stadium - drop-off located at the bus stand near the Blue Angel plane
Who
All Ages - Family Friendly Event
